Sergio Parisse

Sergio Parisse: Former Italy captain to retire at end of season

Former Italy captain Sergio Parisse is to retire at the end of the season, bringing an end to a 21-year professional career.   "I know that after 20 years in professional rugby, there will be difficult...

Six Nations Countdown: Warrior number 8

As we find ourselves just 8 days out from the kick-off of this year’s instalment of the Six Nations, we pay tribute to the greatest servant of the Azzurri, Sergio Parisse.   From a young age,...

Six Nations Countdown: We Select A Six Nations All-Star Squad of 23

With the 2023 Six Nations imminent, we’re counting down the days until the action hits the turf of Europe’s hallowed grounds. To mark 23 days until things kick off, we’ve picked an all-star...

A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match

England’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...

Sergio Parisse vs Bayonne | Top 14 2022-2023 | Individual Performance

1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

Another international test window has come and gone.    A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...

RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions

An elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps.     Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...

Sergio Parisse signs new deal with Toulon

Seasoned campaigner Sergio Parisse has penned a new deal with Toulon which will take him through to 2023.     The Italy captain has been part of the Toulon set-up since 2019 after joining...

Quotes, Reaction, Stats, and Highlights from Lyon's historic Challenge Cup triumph

Lyon secured a maiden European trophy beating RC Toulon 30-12 in the EPCR Challenge Cup final on Friday.       A Challenge Cup record of 51,431 fans packed into...

Challenge Cup Final Teams: Cheslin Kolbe returns

Lyon and RC Toulon have named their teams ahead of Friday evening's EPCR Challenge Cup final in Marseille.       Jordan Taufua will captain Lyon who have named an entirely...